Top Selling Points

2008 N-Series and W-Series Trucks

 

BIG NEWS

• 12,000 lb. GVWR Diesel
50-State Certified!
• Over 300,000 Diesel LCF trucks
sold in the U.S. since 1985.
86% are still registered and on
the road today (R.L. Polk)
• 50,000 Gas LCF trucks
produced in the U.S.

All-new look… more contemporary style

All-new cab is bigger inside and
better looking outside
• High-quality chrome badging
and front grille
• Sleek, flush-mounted headlamps,
cornering lamps and
turn signals
• Steel reinforced, compositecovered
front bumper
• Composite engine cover
provides a cleaner, more
finished rear-of-cab

More driver comfort on the inside

• Improved seating comfort with
new seat design and position
• Tricot breathable cloth material
is durable and comfortable
• High stain and tear resistance
for longer life

More standard features

• Heavy-duty rubber floormat
• Power windows and door locks
• Tachometer to assist in PTO
operation
• Standard cruise control
• Plenty of room for body builder
switches and controls

Enhancements to improve our great reliability and durability

• Donaldson polypropylene air
cleaner (on diesel single cab)
• Air cleaner uses large paper
element with more surface area
for better filtering, longer life; is
corrosion resistant; and is easier
to service

NRR 19,500 GVWR chassis advantages vs. the competition

• Offers 1,000 lb. more payload
than Ford F-550
• Offers 1,100 lb. more payload
than UD2000
• Costs thousands less than
comparable UD

Extensive range of GVWRS (lb.)

• 12,000–19,500 lb. GVWR
Diesel
• 12,000 and 14,500 lb. GVWR
Gas
• 14,500 and 17,950 lb. GVWR
Diesel in Crew Cab

Accommodates numerous bodies

• Wheelbases ranging from
109 to 176 inches on lighter
capacity models and up to 212
in. on heavy GVWR models
• Body lengths ranging from
12 to 24 feet
• Van bodies, insulated/refrigerated
bodies, utility bodies, stake
bodies, landscaping bodies,
sweepers, garbage packers,
wrecker/rollback bodies, and
many more

Gas and Improved Diesel Engine

• Improved 5.2L 4HK1-TC
turbo/intercooled diesel has
higher power and torque:
205 hp/441 lb.-ft. torque
• 6.0L GMPT Vortec 6000 V8 SFI
gasoline: 300 hp/358 lb.-ft.
torque
• Gas engine can save customers
approximately $7000
over the cost of comparable
diesel truck

Strong, reliable powertrain

• New Aisin 6-speed electronic
double overdrive automatic
improves fuel efficiency and
performance
• 4L80-E Hydra-Matic 4-speed
automatic with lock-up torque
converter and overdrive for gas
models

 

Best-in-class turning diameter

 

• Turning circle as tight as 33 feet curb-to-curb (109-inch wheelbase)

 

Two crew cab models

• 14,500 and 17,950 lb. GVWR
• 150- and 176-inch wheelbases
• Greater flexibility
• Accommodates more body
lengths than the competition